Northern Ireland + Adventure travel

The world's second most important cycling race also starts in the UK this year – the Giro d'Italia kicks off in Northern Ireland next week, where Andy Pietrasik tests his mettle on the Antrim coast stage, and rounds up the other two stages

The pubs and the craic in Ireland maybe wonderful, but its dramatic scenery and range of outdoor activities are even better. Irish travel expert Catherine Mack chooses 10, from seaweed foraging in Cork to staying in a castle in Connemara